Come Rain or Come Shine

Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Oscar Peterson Trio

About Come Rain or Come Shine

"Come Rain or Come Shine" is a popular music song, with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was written for the musical St. Louis Woman, which opened on March 30, 1946, and closed after 113 performances.


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I'm gonna love you
Like nobody's loved you come rain or come shine
High as a mountain and deep as a river
Come rain or come shine

Well I guess when you met me (when you met me)
It was just one of those things (one of those things)'
But don't ever bet me
'Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me
And you're gonna love me (I'm gonna love you)
Like nobody's loved me (like nobody's love you)
Come rain or come shine (come rain or shine)

Happy together, or unhappy together (unhappy together)
And won't that be fine
Days may be cloudy 
Or sunny (or sunny)
We're in or we're out of the money (out of the money)
But I'm with you always
I'm with you rain or shine

Oh yeah (aha)

Well I guess when you met me (when you met me)
It was just one of those things 
No but don't 
Don't ever bet me
'Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me

I'm gonna let you know
I'm gonna love you (oh yeah?)
Like nobody's loved you (alright)
Come rain or come shine 

Happy together
Unhappy together and won't that just be fine
Days may be cloudy or sunny yeah
We're in or we're out of the money (out of the money)
'Cause I'm with you always (I'm with you always)
Come rain or come shine
Rain or come shine
I'm with you always
I'm with you, I'm with you rain or shine

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Harold Arlen

Harold Arlen (February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American composer of popular music, having written over 500 songs, a number of which have become known the world over. In addition to composing the songs for The Wizard of Oz, including the classic 1938 song, "Over the Rainbow,” Arlen is a highly regarded contributor to the Great American Songbook. "Over the Rainbow" was voted the twentieth century's No. 1 song by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). more »

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Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer

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12 facts about this song

Composition
"Come Rain or Come Shine" was composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics written by Johnny Mercer.
Debut
The song was published in 1946 and was originally part of the musical "St. Louis Woman."
Famous Recordings
Some of the most notable recordings of this song were sung by Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Ray Charles, with Charles’ recording winning two Grammy Awards in 1961.
Film Appearance
"Come Rain or Come Shine" has been featured in a number of film and television soundtracks, including the movie "Intolerable Cruelty."
Song Style
The song is typically considered a standard within the jazz genre, but its broad appeal has seen it covered by artists of numerous different genres, from blues and country to pop and contemporary R&B.
Grammy Record
Ray Charles's version of the song won two Grammy awards in 1961 - for Best Male Vocal Performance Single Record or Track and Best Performer (Non-Classical) on a Single Record.
Lyricist's Contribution
Johnny Mercer, who wrote the lyrics, is recognized as one of the most prolific songwriters of the 20th century. He co-founded Capitol Records and won four Academy Awards for his song compositions for film.
Timelessness
Despite being over 70 years old, "Come Rain or Come Shine" continues to be a popular choice for artists to cover, underlining the timeless appeal of its melody and lyrics.
Sheet Music Sales
The sheet music for this song continues to be a top-seller for jazz standards, reflecting its enduring popularity among musicians.
Jazz Standpoint
From a jazz standpoint, the song is extremely versatile and can be played in a variety of tempos and styles, which makes it an appealing choice for many different artists.
International Appeal
It has been performed in multiple languages worldwide, further demonstrating its global appeal.
Connection with the Lyricist
The song is known for its lyrical depth, which is consistent with Johnny Mercer's reputation for creating detailed and expressive lyrics.

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